Inpatient RN Case Manager - Part Time, Care Coordination

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Missouri; On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient RN Case Manager I for a part-time role at the Main Campus in Jackson. The incumbent coordinates comprehensive, cost-effective care for a designated patient population and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate medical necessity and optimize resource utilization.

The position requires one year of inpatient nursing experience and a valid RN license, with RN case management certification preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of inpatient nursing experience required.
• RN license required.
• RN case management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents a comprehensive assessment for a specified group of patients whose diagnosis, procedures, and social, psychological, or financial needs indicate they would benefit from case management.
• Participates in the coordination and development of a plan of care with patients, family, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Reassesses and documents clinical needs and case management interventions.
• Facilitates coordination, timeliness, and appropriate resource for the patient’s need.
• Coordinates and implements specific case management activities or interventions to achieve the goals set forth in the case management plan.
• Exhibits a positive and professional attitude as exhibited in behavior and productivity.
• Leads case management activities within specific patient/service populations.
• Monitors patient progress to determine the effectiveness of interventions and the interdisciplinary plan and impacts a change in the plan at the patient’s condition or circumstances change.
• Evaluates appropriateness and medical necessity of the plan of care.
• Facilitates actions to move patients to the appropriate level of care as indicated. Collaborates with the social worker and other team members to discuss patients in need of services, resources, or support.
• Utilizes reports, data, and schedules to evaluate measures required to reflect.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Critical thinking

Prioritization

Collaboration

Communication

Advocacy

Care coordination

Education

RN license

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking an Inpatient RN Case Manager I for a part-time role at the Main Campus in Jackson. The incumbent coordinates comprehensive, cost-effective care for a designated patient population and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate medical necessity and optimize resource utilization.

The position requires one year of inpatient nursing experience and a valid RN license, with RN case management certification preferred.